Winter Driving Tips
BlogDriving deaths increase in the winter months. In many areas of the country winter driving conditions begin much before winter does. Over twenty five percent of all automobile accidents in the United States area caused by adverse weather conditions.…
What to Do When OSHA Arrives
BlogOSHA has instituted a new get tough policy. Employers need to be prepared as well as prepare their employees on what to do when OSHA arrives. OSHA’s goal upon arrival is to find deficiencies in your safety program and to issue citations. …
Tree Stand Safety
BlogOver the past five years there has been 170 hunting accident reports filed in Indiana by the Division of Law Enforcement. Over 61% (105) of them involved falls from tree stands. Falls from any height can cause serious injury, including death.…
Potential Confined Space Work Areas
BlogAs of August 4th, 2015 there is a good chance that your team will be affected by the new confined space rule finalized by OSHA. There are several changes that assign responsibility to almost every contractor on a project or work assignment.…
Fall Protection Safety Plan
BlogThere are many Federal, State, and Local regulations that apply to fall hazards. Fall protection is regulated by OSHA, ANSI, and CSA.
OSHA’s regulations require that employees who work at heights (6 feet in construction and 4 feet in any…
Lead Renovator Containment
Blog“Containment” is a system of temporary barriers used to isolate a work area so that no dust or debris escapes while the renovation is being performed. There are many degrees of containment, ranging from simple plastic sheeting on the floor…
Silica. A standard that won't go away!
BlogWhat is Crystalline Silica?
Silicon dioxide, that exists as a crystal, is in many different materials used across a variety of industries. Crystalline silica is found in sand, sandstone, granite and shale. It's also found in cement, asphalt,…
Forklift Training, A Requirement For Safety
BlogWhy is forklift training important?
According to OSHA approximately 97,000 people are injured in accidents involving forklifts, with more than a third of those being serious injuries. Forklift operations can be deadly. Forklift training isn't…
This Budget Season Remember to Budget for Safety!
BlogIt is hard to believe that it is almost October. This time of year most businesses are working on their projections and budgets for next year. It is critical to budget for safety to maintain compliance. Remember, there are several items that…